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Solar woes

To the editor: In a recent Enterprise we learned that one of Commissioner Melinda Lautner’s many objections to accepting the $1.5 million grant on offer to our county for the installation of solar panels is that the panels will be near a jail. “Concern about the proximity of the proposed solar array to the county jail,” arises in Ms Lautner’s mind, as “schools and other community groups may be allowed to visit the site for education.” Excuse me? What am I missing here? Are we worried that the convicts will get out and harm the poor unsuspecting students while the students are on a field trip? Or that they will leer at the students from the windows of their jail cells, causing them irreparable trauma? Or that the students might see the jail and take up a life of crime? Can anyone make sense of any of this? Mark Smith Leland. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

Age is relative

Age is relative

To the editor: How old is too old? It seems everyone’s idea of age is different. With many octogenarians leading productive lives and never considered too old, I think it’s time to recognize that age is relative. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

Orange barge, crane

Orange barge, crane

To the editor: The orange barge and crane have been a ubiquitous site the past few years in Grand Traverse Bay. The barge spent a year or so sunk in Greilickville, then was moored for a while without permission in Peshawbestown, later again sunk off of Paradesia Point near Northport. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

Millage renewal important

Millage renewal important

To the editor: In August a very vital and important millage renewal will be on the ballot. Continuing support for the Early Childhood millage will allow our Health Department and Parenting Communities the continuity to continue supporting our young families and children. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

By Tim Skubick

Voter ignorance vs. electorate enlightenment

When candidates, campaign managers and political consultants say their prayers at night they most likely ask that Michigan voters continue to be ignorant. That’s because an illinformed citizen is easy to exploit for political gain. Or to put it another way, it is infinitely easier to pull the wool over the eyes of a voter who is too lazy to do their homework on a candidate for this office or that. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

‘Cherry Grower Alliance’ could provide growers clout

‘Cherry Grower Alliance’ could provide growers clout

Growing things is fun. A lot of people got into farming with that in mind, only to realize a mortgage or two down the road that there’s more to it. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Do the smart thing

Do the smart thing

To the editor: After reading the solar energy article on the front page, Feb. 29, I felt a need to respond to the “controversy” aspect of it. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

A column by Brian Freiberger

3 years living in, covering the peninsula

Flyin’ down the southwest side of M-22 with my arm out the window and a fresh March breeze hitting my face is all I need to put a smile on my face. I make a stop at Good Harbor Beach and there are people watching the most beautiful sunset (like them all) while enjoying each other’s company. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Appalled by intolerance

Appalled by intolerance

To the editor: In a letter published in the Enterprise, county board member Kama Ross laments that she is “continually disheartened by public comment … and letters to the editor from county residents who do not check their facts before sharing their views.” She was elected. I am appalled at her lack of tolerance for opinions that disagree with hers. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Reproductive health

Reproductive health

To the editor: Voters need to know that Republicans intend to undermine all aspects of women’s reproductive rights, all of which a majority of Americans strongly approve. For example, the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) decision by the Alabama Supreme Court making embryos created through the IVF process “Persons”, landed like a lead balloon. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Solar panels over parking lots?

Solar panels over parking lots?

To the editor: A recent Enterprise letter to the editor (March 7th) criticized the idea of putting in solar energy at the Leelanau County Government Center, and specifically called out mounting some of them as carports over parking areas. Another letter pointed out— correctly— that although solar panel output is reduced by cloud cover here, installations eventually pay back more than they cost. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Holy Week in scripture

Holy Week in scripture

To the editor: In the season of Lent, Christians reflect on Christ’s earthly ministry and look forward to the yearly observation of Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday’s institution of The Lord’s Supper, Good Friday’s sober reflection of Christ’s Crucifixion and death, culminating in the great joy prepared for all of God’s Creation’s on Easter Morning in Christ Jesus’ triumphant Resurrection. The Bible testifies the truth with Matthew 27:1, Mark 15:2, Luke 23:3 all recording Jesus’ response to Pilate’s interrogation during His trial, “It is as you say.” With John 18:37 expanding Christ’s testimony, “I am, as you say, a king. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

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